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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1242
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Jan 13, 2010

KSC-2010-1242

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1191
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Jan 12, 2010

KSC-2010-1191

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1182
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Jan 12, 2010

KSC-2010-1182

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1176
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Jan 12, 2010

KSC-2010-1176

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1237
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Jan 13, 2010

KSC-2010-1237

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers...

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NASA image: STS-35 Columbia, OV-102, crewmembers take a break from KSC training
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May 21, 1990

STS-35 Columbia, OV-102, crewmembers take a break from KSC training

S90-38029 (21 May 1990) --- STS-35 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, crewmembers commander Vance D. Brand, pilot...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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May 31, 2001

Microgravity

This diagram shows the general arrangement of the payloads to be carried by the multidisciplinary STS-107 Research-1...

MSFC
NASA image: TROPICS Encapsulation
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Apr 26, 2023

TROPICS Encapsulation

Rocket Lab’s Electron payload fairing is in view inside a processing facility near Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0107
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Jan 11, 2001

KSC01pp0107

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In this view from Level 5, wing platform, of Atlantis’ payload bay, the U.S. Lab...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1623
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Nov 5, 1997

KSC-97PC1623

STS-87 Commander Kevin Kregel holds the crew patch in front of Columbia’s entry hatch at Launch Pad 39B during...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8373
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Dec 22, 2011

KSC-2011-8373

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a view of space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2967
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Apr 21, 2009

KSC-2009-2967

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the remote...

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NASA image: TROPICS Encapsulation
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Apr 26, 2023

TROPICS Encapsulation

Rocket Lab’s Electron payload fairing is in view inside a processing facility near Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc219
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Jan 22, 1998

KSC-98pc219

Ohio Senator John Glenn, at right, enjoys a tour of the Space Station Processing Facility at Kennedy Space Center....

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NASA image: Microgravity
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May 31, 2001

Microgravity

Thisdiagram shows the general arrangement of the payloads to be carried by the multidisciplinary STS-107 Research-1...

MSFC
NASA image: MISSE-6 hardware
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Sep 2, 2009

MISSE-6 hardware

ISS020-E-037371 (1 Sept. 2009) --- A close-up view of a Materials International Space Station Experiment (MISSE-6)...

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NASA image: OA-7 Press Opportunity
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Mar 9, 2017

OA-7 Press Opportunity

Members of the news media had the opportunity to view the Orbital ATK Cygnus spacecraft before it was enclosed in...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the STS-9 crew
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Jun 25, 2009

Earth observations taken by the STS-9 crew

STS009-40-2575 (28 Nov-8 Dec 1983) --- This view of the Fuji volcano, Japan was taken on the 54th orbit of the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2968
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Apr 21, 2009

KSC-2009-2968

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-3 (OCO-3)
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Jun 20, 2019

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-3 (OCO-3)

iss059e114054 (6/20/2019) --- View of the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-3 (OCO-3) payload on the Japanese Experiment...

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NASA image: OA-7 Press Opportunity
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Mar 9, 2017

OA-7 Press Opportunity

Members of the news media had the opportunity to view the Orbital ATK Cygnus spacecraft before it was enclosed in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC01kodi080
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Sep 5, 2001

KSC01kodi080

KODIAK ISLAND, ALASKA - The Launch Service Structure, Kodiak Launch Complex (KLC), on Kodiak Island is viewed from a...

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NASA image: STS-52 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, lands on runway 33 at KSC SLF
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Nov 1, 1992

STS-52 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, lands on runway 33 at KSC SLF

STS052-S-099 (1 Nov. 1992) --- This three-quarter front view shows the Space Shuttle Columbia just after deployment...

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NASA image: STS-45 Atlantis, OV-104, begins its roll maneuver after liftoff from KSC
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Mar 24, 1992

STS-45 Atlantis, OV-104, begins its roll maneuver after liftoff from KSC

STS045-S-053 (24 March 1992) --- A low-angle view of the Space Shuttle Atlantis as it soars off the launch pad and...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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